Croatia - fixtures, team info and top players

Croatia is the men's national football team, currently ranked #11 in the FIFA World Rankings based in Zagreb, playing their home matches at Stadion Maksimir. Follow Croatia on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Croatia have been in excellent form recently, winning 4 of their last 5 matches (80% win rate). They have scored 13 goals and conceded 3 during this period. Overall, their attack has been firing on all cylinders. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game. In the World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L, their recent results include a 4-0 win against Montenegro, a 0-0 draw with Czechia, a 3-0 win against Gibraltar, a 3-1 win against Faroe Islands, and a 3-2 win against Montenegro.

Recent results for Croatia:

• September 8, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L - 4-0 win vs Montenegro
• October 9, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L - 0-0 draw at Czechia
• October 12, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L - 3-0 win vs Gibraltar
• November 14, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L - 3-1 win vs Faroe Islands
• November 17, 2025: World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Grp. L - 3-2 win at Montenegro

Upcoming fixtures for Croatia:

• March 27, 2026: Friendlies - vs Colombia
• March 31, 2026: Friendlies - at Brazil
• June 2, 2026: Friendlies - vs Belgium
• June 7, 2026: Friendlies - vs Slovenia
• June 17, 2026: World Cup Grp. L - at England

Looking ahead, Croatia have 3 home games and 2 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Colombia (home), Brazil (away), Belgium (home), Slovenia (home), and England (away).

Croatia's squad consists of 24 players. Goalkeepers: Dominik Kotarski (FC København), Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Defenders: Josip Stanisic (Bayern München), Marin Pongracic (Fiorentina), Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City), Duje Caleta-Car (Real Sociedad), Josip Sutalo (Ajax), Luka Vuskovic (Hamburger SV), Martin Erlic (FC Midtjylland). Midfielders: Marco Pasalic (Orlando City), Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City), Nikola Moro (Bologna), Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim), Luka Modric (Milan), Nikola Vlasic (Torino), Mario Pasalic (Atalanta), Petar Sucic (Inter), Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg). Forwards: Ante Budimir (Osasuna), Petar Musa (FC Dallas), Ivan Perisic (PSV Eindhoven), Mislav Orsic (Pafos FC), Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica), Igor Matanovic (Freiburg).

Zlatko Dalic is the current head coach of Croatia. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 56% win rate across 103 matches, averaging 1.88 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Ante Cacic managed the club for 6 seasons, recording 15 wins from 25 matches (60% win rate). Niko Kovac managed the club for 5 seasons, recording 10 wins from 19 matches (53% win rate). Other former coaches include Igor Stimac, and Slaven Bilic.

Croatia plays their home matches at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, which has a capacity of 37,168.

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